Author: Phyllis Loewen

This bursary provides a financial award to a person entering or returning to full time post-secondary studies in the healthcare field or who is registering for additional professional accreditation that will further their career in healthcare.

The value of the bursary may be up to $2500 and will be paid directly to the educational institution.

For the purposes of this bursary, “healthcare field” is broadly defined and includes, but is not limited to:

• nursing (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant),
• physio- and occupational therapy
• obstetrics
• respiratory
• cancer care
• public health
• radiology technicians
• pharmacy
• medical records
• doctor of medicine, dentistry or optometry,

To be eligible for the Learn and Return Healthcare Bursary, applicants must be:

• A resident of the Boundary Trails Health Centre catchment area (Morden, Winkler, RM Stanley, Plum Coulee, RM Rhineland, Roland, RM Thompson, RM Pembina)
• Individuals whose intention is to continue their employment or seek employment in the healthcare field in the City of Morden or at the Boundary Trails Health Care Centre.
• Enrolling in a degree or diploma program through a recognized post-secondary institution in Manitoba or enrolling in a professional accreditation course offered through a recognized educational institution.

 

Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

Bursary Application form 2025